Asteroid 2011 ES4 as big as Edinburgh's Tron Kirk will pass by the Earth soon: NASA

Ar huge asteroid will shoot past Earth which has been listed as potentially hazardous asteroid. Reportedly, it will be closer than moon is to Earth. Moreover, size of asteroid is as big as Edinburgh’s Tron Kirk. Re on to kw about potential threats it may hold for Earth.

Asteroid to shoot past Earth: NASA

American ncy has said that heft asteroid will fly by closer to Earth than Moon. According to a media portal, speed at which 2011 ES4 rock will pass by Earth is estimated to be at 18,253 mph. According to scientists, rock is around 49 metres. size of rock is almost as big as Edinburgh’s Tron Kirk, which is one of tallest buildings in capital and is 52 metres high.

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asteroid was first discovered in year 2011. NASA has t listed asteroid as a threat to our planet though but has registered it on ir Near Earth Objects as “potentially hazardous”. Reportedly, it will pass by planet Earth around 0.00048 astromical units away. It is equivalent to 44,618 miles.

It means that it will come far closer to Earth than to Moon. Moon is around 238,588 miles away from Earth. Moreover, it is closest asteroid on list compiled by NASA.

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However, it must be ted that 2011 ES4 is t first such asteroid to pass by Earth this year. Reportedly, in June, a rock larger than Arthur’s Seat was due to pass by planet Earth. It was to pass by Earth at 11,200 mph.

Reference.com h estimated it to be between 250 m and 500 m tall. Moreover, a media portal h recorded it as larger than 90% of all or asteroids.

This asteroid and or asteroids are being constantly tracked by NASA. Moreover, European ncy is also monitoring risks se asteroids might pose to planet earth. NASA and European ncy are working alongside each or and are monitoring as well as tracking any potential risks that y might pose to Earth.

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